'''Carmen the Whale''' is a character from the [[Rayman 2]] games. In every version, Carmen's first appearance was on the Main Menu, making her the first main character to appear in the game, even before [[Rayman (character)|Rayman]] himself! Carmen's home is in the ocean, though she occasionally makes trips to [[Whale Bay]]. Carmen has been witnessed having a taste for the thorny roots common in the [[Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]].

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{{quote|text=A magnificent marine creature whose job it is to survey the depths of the ocean and deposit the [[air bubble]]s that can be the difference between life and death for stray plants and animals. She is sometimes pursued by [[piranha]]s with heartburn, who are quite fond of her [[air bubble]]s.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

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==Roles in ''Rayman 2''==

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'''Carmen the Whale''' is a character from ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In every version, Carmen's first appearance is on the Main Menu, making her the first significant character to appear in the game, even before [[Rayman]]. Carmen's home is in the ocean, though she occasionally makes trips to the [[Whale Bay]]. Carmen's purpose in life is to survey the depths of the ocean, depositing [[air bubble]]s to help any stray plants and animals, and in this case also [[Rayman]]. [[Piranha]]s are very fond of her [[air bubble]]s, since they suffer from heartburn. [[Rayman 2 (early production)|Early in the game's production]], she was known simply as '''The Whale'''.

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Carmen was a prisoner held in [[Whale Bay]] by the [[Robo-Pirate|Robo-Pirates]], who were intending to make blubber from her for fuel. In return for being rescued by Rayman, Carmen would help him to stay underwater for longer periods provided he followed her and breathed into the air bubbles she produced. In the PS version of ''Rayman 2'', Carmen led Rayman to the [[Sanctuary of Water and Ice]]; in all other versions, she leads him to the end of the level.

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===In ''Rayman 2: Revolution''===

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==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==

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In ''[[Rayman 2: Revolution]]'', Carmen makes an additional appearance following Whale Bay in the ocean outside the [[Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]. The rescue of [[Globox]] and Carmen is required to access the Sanctuary, as Carmen must eat the thorny root blocking the entrance.

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In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Carmen is captured by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s and imprisoned in the [[Whale Bay]]. Her captors planned to kill her for her blubber, so they could use it to grease the engines of the ''[[Buccaneer]]''. Once Carmen has been rescued by [[Rayman]], she makes it possible for him to swim through the huge underwater caverns by releasing [[air bubble]]s for him to collect and breathe. As long as he collects them frequently enough, he can stay underwater for an indefinite period of time. In the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', Carmen led [[Rayman]] to [[the Sanctuary of Water and Ice]], which has been reduced to a small area at the end of the [[Whale Bay]]; in all other versions, she simply leads him to the end of the level.

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Following her oceanic appearance, Carmen appears every now and then if Rayman returns to the area outside of the sanctuary.

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Carmen_the_Whale.jpg|Carmen and [[Rayman]] swimming in the [[Whale Bay]].

The_Hall_of_Doors_PS1_06_Whale_Bay.jpg|In the PlayStation version, a holographic Carmen is used to represent [[Whale Bay]] in [[the Hall of Doors]].

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Rayman rides Carmen in one of the loading animations in the game; this is the only loading animation that is not present anywhere else in the game, possibly meaning that Rayman may have originally been going to ride Carmen.

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===In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''===

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In ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', Carmen makes an additional appearance following the [[Whale Bay]] in the ocean outside [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]. The rescue of [[Globox]] and Carmen is required to access [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire|the Sanctuary]], as Carmen must chase off a giant tentacle blocking the way through.

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==See Also==

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Following her oceanic appearance, Carmen occasionally appears when [[Rayman]] returns to the area outside of [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire|the Sanctuary]].

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[[Rayman]] rides Carmen in one of the loading animations in the game; this is the only act depicted in a loading animation that cannot actually be performed in the game, indicating that [[Ubisoft|the developers]] may have originally intended for [[Rayman]] to be able to ride Carmen at some point during the game.

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Carmen (Artwork from R2).png|Artwork of Carmen.

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Carmen-RaymanM.jpg|Carmen the Whale appears in early ''[[Rayman M]]'' artwork.

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==See also==

*[[Whale Bay]]

*[[Whale Bay]]

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A magnificent marine creature whose job it is to survey the depths of the ocean and deposit the air bubbles that can be the difference between life and death for stray plants and animals. She is sometimes pursued by piranhas with heartburn, who are quite fond of her air bubbles.

Carmen the Whale is a character from Rayman 2. In every version, Carmen's first appearance is on the Main Menu, making her the first significant character to appear in the game, even before Rayman. Carmen's home is in the ocean, though she occasionally makes trips to the Whale Bay. Carmen's purpose in life is to survey the depths of the ocean, depositing air bubbles to help any stray plants and animals, and in this case also Rayman. Piranhas are very fond of her air bubbles, since they suffer from heartburn. Early in the game's production, she was known simply as The Whale.

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In Rayman 2, Carmen is captured by the Robo-Pirates and imprisoned in the Whale Bay. Her captors planned to kill her for her blubber, so they could use it to grease the engines of the Buccaneer. Once Carmen has been rescued by Rayman, she makes it possible for him to swim through the huge underwater caverns by releasing air bubbles for him to collect and breathe. As long as he collects them frequently enough, he can stay underwater for an indefinite period of time. In the PlayStation version of Rayman 2, Carmen led Rayman to the Sanctuary of Water and Ice, which has been reduced to a small area at the end of the Whale Bay; in all other versions, she simply leads him to the end of the level.

Following her oceanic appearance, Carmen occasionally appears when Rayman returns to the area outside of the Sanctuary.

Rayman rides Carmen in one of the loading animations in the game; this is the only act depicted in a loading animation that cannot actually be performed in the game, indicating that the developers may have originally intended for Rayman to be able to ride Carmen at some point during the game.